The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

Postgame Show: The "B" Name Proposals

Date: January 7, 2026
Location: Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami

Episode Overview

This lighthearted postgame episode revolves around the crew brainstorming potential future guests for their recurring "Name Game" segment—this time focusing on famous sports figures and analysts whose names begin with the letter "B". In true Le Batard Show fashion, the conversation veers into playful banter about double-letter guest themes, bowl games in college football, favorite bagged snacks, and even a brief discussion of U.S. constitutional amendments. The show’s trademark mix of irreverence, wit, and South Florida flavor is on display throughout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The "B" Name Proposals Segment

• Brainstorming Potential Guests:
  • After a successful "Fix the Dolphins" segment, the crew discusses who their next guest ("the B guy") should be ([00:02-01:20]):
    • Brian Baldinger is nominated immediately as the primary "double B" candidate.
      • "Oh, double B too. That's it." – Host A ([00:13])
    • Other nominees include Chris Collinsworth, Chris Canty, and Dan Deardorf—embarking on a playful tangent about double-letter names (AA, BB, CC, etc.).
      • "If we could do double letters as much as we can…" – Host A ([00:24])
    • Additional suggestions: Joe Buck, Nate Burleson, Dean Blandino, Julian Edelman, Bonnie Bernstein, Chris Berman, Greg Moore, and Dave Dameshek ([00:45-01:28]).
    • Laughter at how creative or "lazy" some double-letter picks are.
      • "Could be double D. Oh yeah, that'd be lazy by double D. No." – Host C ([01:25-01:27])
  • Consensus is to try for Brian Baldinger as the “B” guest for tomorrow.

2. Tangent: Constitutional Amendments

• Quick Fire Quiz:
  • The group riffs on the U.S. constitutional amendments:
    • 21st Amendment (repeal of prohibition) comes up as a critical favorite.
      • "So the 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment." – Host D ([01:43])
      • "That's a big one for you, Greg." – Host D ([01:55])
      • "I'm gonna be taking advantage of that tonight." – Host B ([01:59])
    • Quick factual recalls: There are 27 total amendments.
      • "How many are there?" – Host A; "27." – Host B ([01:37-01:38])
    • Adds some lightness, showcasing the crew’s trivia knowledge and camaraderie.

3. Bowl Games and College Football Talk

• Travel Plans
  • Mike Ryan is en route to the Fiesta Bowl; others are headed to the Peach Bowl ([02:14-02:27])
    • "Right after the show ends today, I'm getting on a bird. Also going to the Peach Bowl." – Host B ([02:20])
• Which Bowl Is #1?
  • Spirited debate about which college football bowl game should be considered “the” signature event ([02:43-03:46]):
    • Joel Klatt’s suggestion: make the Rose Bowl the permanent host of the championship.
      • "[Klatt] thinks it should be the Rose Bowl. He thinks that they should switch it so that every year the national championship game is the Rose." – Host A ([02:47])
    • Differing opinions:
      • "It's clearly the Rose Bowl." – Host A ([03:11])
      • "Orange Bowl." – Host C ([03:12])
      • "Rose is number one, but the Orange and the Sugar right to me, tie." – Host E ([03:14])
    • Consensus emerges: Rose, Orange, and Sugar are the "Big Three"; Cotton a distant fourth; Peach and others less significant.
  • Broader theme: The College Football Playoff system has "diluted" bowl mystique.
    • "The mystique of the bowl is diluted by the College Football Playoff ... We want the game." – Host E ([03:46])

4. Snack Food Rabbit Hole

• Bagged Snack Preferences:
  • The hosts get sidetracked talking about favorite convenience snacks ([04:18-04:51]):
    • "Combos" are a shared favorite.
      • "Big combos." – Host B ([04:29])
    • "If you're opening a bag, that's a snack. It's a bagged snack. What's your favorite bagged, like combos." – Host A ([04:22])
    • Shelled pistachios with spicy seasoning are discussed, leading to a debate about whether “shelled” means with or without shells.
      • "When they're shelled, that means they're shell less, right?" – Host D ([04:53])
      • "Well, that doesn't make it." – Host B ([04:57])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the double-letter theme:
  • "If we could do double letters as much as we can." – Host A ([00:24])
  • "Could be double D. Oh, yeah, that'd be lazy by double D. No." – Host C ([01:27])
• On bowl games:
  • "Please talk about this Rose bowl like it's by far the greatest." – Host B ([03:01])
  • "But it's the granddaddy of them all." – Host A ([03:05])
  • "The mystique of the bowl is diluted by the College Football Playoff ... We want the game." – Host E ([03:46])
• On snack food:
  • "Cheese it extra toasty." – Host B ([04:22])
  • "When they're shelled, that means they're shell less, right?" – Host D ([04:53])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• "B" Name Brainstorm – [00:02-01:20]
• Double Letter Guest Banter – [00:15-01:28]
• Constitutional Amendments Side Conversation – [01:33-02:10]
• Bowl Game Travel & Debate – [02:14-03:46]
• Playoff vs. Bowl Traditions – [03:35-03:46]
• Bagged Snacks Riff – [04:18-05:04]

Tone & Style

True to the show’s signature, the conversation balances sports nerdery with casual, rapid-fire banter. There’s room for inside jokes, dumb debates, and genuine affection among co-hosts. The tone is playful and irreverent but always engaging—perfect for fans who enjoy both in-depth sports talk and the unpredictable humor that defines The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.